Bruma, Kakuta and Sturridge to start for Chelsea v Newcastle

Carlo Ancelotti will give promising youngsters Jeffrey Bruma, Gael Kakuta,
Daniel Sturridge and Patrick van Aanholt the chance to impress when Chelsea take on Newcastle United in the Carling Cup tonight.

Captain John Terry could also make his comeback from a rib injury having missed last weekend’s demolition of Blackpool.

‘It is a good experience for them to play this kind of game. They are involved this season more compared to last season and when there is an opportunity I want to give them the opportunity to play and show their quality,’ said Ancelotti.

The former AC Milan boss added that the club’s young talent will get a chance to shine in the coming months, having decided to start with Sturridge in the recent Champions League tie against MSK Zilina.

Ancelotti stated that while it is important for Chelsea to make it through to the next round, he is putting a high price on giving first-team experience to his upcoming stars.

Meanwhile, Newcastle could hand a debut to summer signing Sol Campbell, while Tim Krul will also get a chance in goal following an injury to Steve Harper against Everton at the weekend.